Foothill High School

800 College Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,490 students in grades 8-12, Foothill High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 2,490 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in NV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Foothill High School's student population of 2,490 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
2,490 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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School Rankings

Foothill High School ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothill High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NV)
#301 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
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20%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Foothill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
26%
44%
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Black
7%
12%
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White
52%
29%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Foothill High School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
80%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
70%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foothill High School's ranking?
Foothill High School is ranked #301 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Foothill High School often compared to?
Foothill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coronado High School, Green Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foothill High School?
The graduation rate of Foothill High School is 88%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 80%.
How many students attend Foothill High School?
2,490 students attend Foothill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Foothill High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Foothill High School offer ?
Foothill High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Foothill High School part of?
Foothill High School is part of Clark County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 2,490 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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